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colorado pony · 12-06-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thejoker1232

i don't really know what to say i love the camaro, but i also love the shelby gt500 (no other mustang just the gt500) i just wanted some of you guys input to be fair from both sides with some positives and negatives i dont own never driven the ss or gt500 so in the end i think i will just have to test drive and see what i like more, but what do you think about the handeling, braking, modding etc... i am trying to dig deeper into this issue because whatever i do get i never want to have second thoughts thanks guys...

since you are so far off from buying a vehicle... it might be intereting to see what happened when the new 2011 mustang comes out with ther new tt v6.
the hp and tq are so closed to the v8 mustang that we may see a newer more powerful 5.0 liter v8... with all the new handling package that ford have done to the mustang.. it make be a better deal to buy
I have a 2006 v6 air to water intercooler supercharger mustang and have upgraded the to 2009 suspension parts that are easy to get thru the take off market..... it a fun car to drive and is a sleeper to have fun with...... i will keep it for ever.... how ever i will be buying a camaro it 2012.... waitting for a 2012 convertible.....it hard to pick just one vehicle ... each have their only good and bad points.... 2012 vehicles could be completely differnt......

nester7929 · 12-06-2009, 11:13 PM

I'd just wait. Much bigger and better things await the GT500. Plus, you could get a slightly used 2010 for considerably cheaper sometime next year.

CPanther95 · 12-07-2009, 07:40 AM

Sweet car - but make sure you factor in insurance rates.

I hope it sells extremely well, so I'd never discourage anyone from buying one. The more stock HP the dealers sell, the better competitive selection we all get down the road.

14pilot · 12-07-2009, 08:17 AM

Please get the FORD...

Crowley · 12-07-2009, 09:06 AM

You can't go wrong either way. GT500 is a great car. You get a built engine and can have between 600 - 700 rwhp with relativly low cost. It looks and handles great.

I say go with what will make YOU happy, not what will make anybody else happy .. in the end that is what counts.

Crowley

Tactical Z · 12-07-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

You can't go wrong either way. GT500 is a great car. You get a built engine and can have between 600 - 700 rwhp with relativly low cost. It looks and handles great and its slow.

I say go with what will make YOU happy, not what will make anybody else happy .. in the end that is what counts.

Crowley

MCPOAJ · 12-07-2009, 10:51 AM

I know you guys are gonna hate on me for this but... if i was to spend that much money i would rather have a Z06 but that's just me i guess

coolman · 12-07-2009, 10:53 AM

You can not resist the power of the swartz.

Ninjak · 12-07-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

You can't go wrong either way. GT500 is a great car. You get a built engine and can have between 600 - 700 rwhp with relativly low cost. It looks and handles great.

I say go with what will make YOU happy, not what will make anybody else happy .. in the end that is what counts.

Crowley

This

2010 SSRS · 12-07-2009, 10:57 AM

I agree, get the Z06 and be the king of the street.

rodscamaro · 12-07-2009, 11:12 AM

I wouldn't consider a mustang untill the 2011/12 come out. New coyote V8, and who knows what they're going to do to the GT500. The camaro is a great car now, but Fords going to bring up some real competition here within a year or so. It doesn't sound like your loyal to any one company so your going to have to wait and see.

GEIST LS9 · 12-11-2009, 09:28 PM

Hell I'm in the same shoes you're in buddy.I won't be making my purchase until May 2010 when i get out of basic training.
I'm considering....
03-04 SVT Cobra
05-11 Mustang GT
07-11 Shelby GT500(new and used)
C6 Z06(if i can find one under 40k)
C6 Vette
6.0L GTO
2010 Camaro
300C SRT8
Charger SRT8
E46 M3
Benz E55 AMG
2010 Challenger R/T
2010 Challenger SRT8(If i can find one under 40k by that time)
2008 Ford F-350 Powerstroke
SVT LIGHTNING

Hell a local ford dealer has an old school 1970 Olds 442 for sale.don't know how much or if the numbers match.(It has the badging on it,might be a clone) but what's preventing me is I like to listen to my music cd's espically when nothing is on the radio and an old school ride with no cd player retrofit is a turn off to me

12-07-2009, 07:40 AM	#17
CPanther95 Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 275	Sweet car - but make sure you factor in insurance rates. I hope it sells extremely well, so I'd never discourage anyone from buying one. The more stock HP the dealers sell, the better competitive selection we all get down the road. __________________

12-07-2009, 09:06 AM	#19
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	You can't go wrong either way. GT500 is a great car. You get a built engine and can have between 600 - 700 rwhp with relativly low cost. It looks and handles great. I say go with what will make YOU happy, not what will make anybody else happy .. in the end that is what counts. Crowley __________________

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